Sinner on clinching world's top spot: 'It's amazing, something you dream of'

Italy’s young tennis star Jannik Sinner has praised his support staff after it was confirmed that he will finish the year as a number one player in men’s tennis. The 23-year-old is regarded as one of the best players currently playing in men’s tennis in the singles category, along with the likes of Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.

Sinner is currently taking part in the Shanghai Masters where he has booked his place in the final after beating the Czech Republic’s Tomas Machac in the last-four clash in straight sets with a score of 6-4, 7-5. With that win, the young Italian is set to finish 2024 as the world number one in men’s tennis. Talking after the match, Sinner expressed satisfaction with his performance in the contest. He further went on to praise his staff, who has helped him achieve one of his ‘dreams’ to become the world number one in men’s tennis.

“It’s amazing,” he said. “It’s something you dream of when you’re a kid, when you’re young. Just to reach the #1 spot now, but to have the year-end.. it’s also a different and special feeling. But this happened during the tournament. So I’m not even thinking about that. I know tomorrow will be an important day… the final. But it means so much to me obviously. This is something I could not accomplish without the people and family and friends I have. Credit to my team.”

Sinner has been going through an impressive season where he won two out of four Grand Slams. His most recent triumph in a major event came in New York, where he lifted the US Open for the first time in his career after beating America’s Taylor Fritz in the final in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-4, 7-5. Sinner will next face the winner of the clash between Fritz and Djokovic in the final of the Shanghai Masters.